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For more information on hiking, cycling, and walking, visit the St. Paul’s Parks and Trails page.

 

Top 8 St. Paul Walks, Hikes, and Bikes

 

The big bike trip for St. Paul would be to hit all the major cities and U.S. cities along the Mississippi River. Maybe throw in the airport too! For those who like to see the sights but also want to spend some time on their bike, check out some of these routes:

 

St. Paul Riverfront Hike

 

Take in the River, Taste the Flavor

 

St. Paul Pedal City

 

Meet us at Lindale Park in West St. Paul for this fun guided bike tour of the Riverfront and its picnic sites.

 

St. Paul River Rides & St. Paul Pedal

 

St. Paul Bike Van offers free transportation on a flat bike route through the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area on Sunday afternoons.

 

This is an off-the-radar, easy bike route with a moderate gain. Take it down to St. Paul City Hall to visit some historic downtown.

 

The route takes you through Southdale Center, the Mall of America, Wayzata, Lake Elmo, and several lovely parks.

 

This is a great ride for a family, not-for-young-children, or those who are looking to give their legs a workout.

 

This is a moderate pace and great for older kids or inexperienced riders. After you've finished the ride, you'll have the option to bike back downtown.

 

This is a great route that offers great views of both the Mississippi River and surrounding farmland. This one takes you past Lake Elmo Park, connecting with the Big Lake Country Club.

 

Take it down to St. Paul City Hall for a tour of our wonderful city.

 

Bicyclists heading out on a weekend should check out this route with these fun towns and in this season, visitors can rent a free bike with their St. Paul Art Crawl Admission Tickets.

 

Do you like to ride the bike trails but don't want to bike on them? This is your route. It has a nice flat ride, with some nice stretches of trails. There are also nice green areas to stop and sit.

 

Riding around the Chain of Lakes on the trails is like being in the country, with wonderful views of the water.

 

This is a wonderful ride for folks who want to enjoy the scenic islands.

 

This is a family friendly (and flat) trail that provides a lot of trail options for riders of all abilities.

 

If you’re new to biking, start with a short and easy ride in the nearby Anoka County Bikes paved trails.

 

Outdoor Fitness in St. Paul, Minnesota

 

If you are into the outdoors, you might try the following biking and hiking routes in St. Paul:

 

Anoka County Bike Path and Footpaths

 

Take a wonderful 7-mile loop around the Quarry Lake Loop and the Quarry Lake Nature Preserve in Anoka County. This path is ideal for folks who don't want to walk or run for the whole ride, and it's flat for those who are slow.

 

Pineview Park Trail

 

Take in the scenic views of the Mississippi River from this popular and easy trail.

 

Minnesota Mountain Bike Trails

 

The Highbridge Trail

 

Take in the beautiful views of the Mississippi River from the High Bridge Trail.

 

The Elk River Linear Trail

 

Grab a map and get on this trail that runs through Hennepin County.

 

Minnesota Ice Caves Hiking Trail

 

Go hiking with family and don't forget to bring a snack!

 

Moorhead / Cass Lake Trail

 

A flat, easy trail that takes you past the Moorhead Airport and the headwaters of the Mississippi River. This trail is great for day-hiking, even though it has a little bit of some hills.

 

Just below the Headwaters of the Mississippi River.

 

Lakes Park Golf Trail

 

This is an intermediate-level trail that winds through the woods and offers a bit of elevation. The trail has a couple of hills that are pretty tough to navigate.

 

Black Bear Lake Trail

 

Spend the morning fishing or hiking through this trail near Jordan Creek.

 

Spend the morning fishing or hiking through this trail near Jordan Creek. Hiawatha National Forest Hiking Trail

 

If you're a park buff or want to spend the day with a picnic, this trail will definitely give you that experience.

 

Try your luck at catching a fish on one of our parks fishing piers.

 

The Vermillion River Parkway Trail

 

Enjoy a multi-mile trail ride in this unique area of the park.

 

Hiawatha National Forest Trial Bike Trail

 

This paved trail is perfect for someone who wants to do the 13-mile ride and wants to take their time enjoying the countryside.

 

Woodland Trails near Dellwood

 

Follow this 2-mile trail to a small waterfall and then backtrack to your car.

 

Norman and Balsam Lakes Trail

 

Ride around these two lakes, situated near the Mississippi River. There are bridges over the ponds that let you enjoy the scenery from different angles.

 

Headwaters State Trail

 

Spend a day trail riding on this paved path that takes you across rolling countryside.

 

Albert Lea Trail

 

Take a day ride in this scenic park, which includes a nice bridge to cross the Mississippi.

 

Follow this 2-mile trail to a small waterfall and then backtrack to your car.

 

Todd County Wilderness Trail

 

Take in the amazing view at this state park.

 

Lake Harriet Trail

 

A very short but fairly easy trail in downtown Minneapolis that offers some beautiful views of Lake Harriet.

 

 

Jack Rabbit Trail